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The output shaft of the drive train transfer box may have been constructed of incorrectly specified steel. Under certain circumstances the shaft may break free at the transfer case end.
Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input…
On certain motorcycles, the head of the rear wheel sprocket mounting bolt could break off and eventually wedge itself between the aluminum chain housing and the sprocket. This defect IS due to a manufacturing process which may cause the…
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision from the rear, the fuel filler tube may be cut by contacting the frame rear crossmember.
A high stress crack may exist on the left-hand frame rail on the forward control chassis, in the region of the front left-hand hanger. In addition, the key between the steering gear box output shaft and the universal joint may be loose.
During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.
A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.
The pedal push rod assemblies on the involved vehicles are subject to extreme wear after extended use. This wear could cause the brake push rod to disengage from the brake booster. The wear results from excessive return pressure on the…
The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to…
The restraining barriers on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection". Due to improper alignment, the barrier mounting bolts may not be…
The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities. When the ashtray bulb IS lit for an extended period of time, the socket IS subject…
The rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
The seat material used in the involved vehicles does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The vehicles involved are equipped with passenger seats constructed with padding that…
In some vehicles, cracks may develop in the sheet metal around the windshield opening. Continued vehicle operation could result in progressive damage to the cab.
Certain interior body panel joints fail to meet the 60 percent joint strength as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength".
Vehicles are equipped with an insufficient number of seat belts when compared with the sleeping capacity as advertised in the brochure. This fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly…
On certain vehicles, the circuit breaker protecting the line from the rv battery to the converter may have been omitted.
The defect IS due to a design error in the coupling system of the trailer and towing vehicle. In normal operation, the surge brake hitch coupler activates the trailer brakes as the towing vehicle decelerates. A transverse pin, located in…
A crack may develop in the left-hand frame rail in the region of the left hand front spring hanger.
Two screws which secure the shift linkage bracket may loosen and fall out. Consequently, the gear position indicated on the transmission selector may differ from the actual gear position of the transmission. This constitutes a…
On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. This may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. The improper positioning constitutes a…
The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The aluminum front spring rear bracket IS subject to breakage. This bracket, along with the taper leaf front…
The involved vehicles fail to comform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The tether belt mounting brackets may allow the seat upper base to rotate and disconnect upon heavy loading.
The fuse holder contact spring on the involved vehicles IS defective in that it can cause high temperatures to develop at the fuse, and the fuse may fail. Failure of the main fuse would cause all electrical functions to cease, including…
Windshields may have been installed on these vehicles without the application of a butyl primer on the mounting surface of the glazing. The primer IS required to ensure adequate retention of the windshield to its opening flange. This…
The cab electrical feed cables may have been installed on the involved vehicles with an inadequate crimping of the terminal to the cable. As a result, the cable could separate from the terminal.
The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the upper wishbone, may not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly. This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone.
The gear shift selector lever may break during shifting.
The reclining seat assemblies may have a poor quality or a missing weld in the seat back frame. This could cause additional loading on other supportive elements in the seat which could result in loosening and eventual breakage of the seat…
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Rear axle assemblies intended for other vehicles may have been installed in the involved vehicles. The wheel cylinders may…